In order by most recent years to the earlier years
There are Real Audio clips on most of the CD pages

Since The Blues Began

Since The Blues Began
Release Date: 1996 Recording Date: 1995

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She Turns Me On

She Turns Me On
Release Date: 1992 Recording Date: 1992

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How Long?

How Long?
Release Date: 1992 Recording Date: 1991

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Then and Now

Then And Now
Recording dates 1951-1984 (cassette only)

 

New Orleans King Of The Stroll

New Orleans King Of The Stroll
Release Date: 1988 Recording Date: Not Available

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The Herald Recordings

The Herald Recordings
Release Date: 1992 Recording Date: Not Available

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Mardi Gras Jam

Mardi Gras Jam
Release Date: 1998 Recording Date: early 50's - 60's

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

June 1952 - Degree from Grunewald School of Music in musical arrangements

Over the years, he performed for festivals, which includes the famous New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival since its beginning in the early 1970s, the French Quarter Festival, private engagements, famous citizens, and foreign visitors. The New Orleans' City Council issued a proclamation making January 23 "TOMMY RIDGLEY DAY" for his musical entertainment and his dedication to the community.

In 1992, completed a European tour where his music is widely accepted.

Received "Honorable Mention" for his album "She Turns Me On," from the committee and chairperson of NAIRD.

Presented with the 1996 Big Easy Award for the "BEST RHYTHM & BLUES ARTIST."

Received the First Annual New Orleans Musical Industry Award for his album "Since The Blues Began," as the "BEST RHYTHM & BLUES ALBUM" by a Louisiana artist as presented by the OffBeat Awards, January 1996.

April 13, 1997 was inducted into the Louisiana Hall Of Fame for his musical accomplishments.

January 6, 1999 presented with "THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD", by OffBeat.

August 1, 1999 presented with "THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD", by the South Louisiana Music Association, along with his brother Sammy Ridgley, Ernie K-Doe, and Aaron Neville.

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